Susato Pennywhistles
Two models and 20 sizes/keys to choose from!

Kildare Pennywhistes
Kelischek

Our most popular pennywhistles for session playing! All Kelischek models have a curved windway and separate head and body sections. The bore is slightly tapered. We offer 20 sizes of Kelischek model whistles from low -c'- to high -f"-. All Susato whistles can be pitch-adjusted by pulling the joint in or out. The purchase price includes a fingering chart, thumb rest, joint grease and a pouch.                        

 Kildare Special Edition Pennywhistes        

Kelischek Special Edition whistles are a beautiful Camelia color and come in 4- and 5-whistle sets, depending on the keys included. Each set comes with a wooden stand, fingering chart, thumb rest, joint grease, and carrying bag.

 Oriole Pennywhistles

Oriole two-piece models have a curved windway and a cylindrical bore. They are available in the keys of -Eb-, -D-, -C- and -Bb-. The purchase price includes a fingering chart, thumb rest and pouch. The ease of response and playability of this whistle is astounding!

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More about our whistles

Susato whistles are designed by George Kelischek and manufactured in our own shop in Brasstown, North Carolina. Susato whistles feature a number of innovations that add up to create a truly excellent instrument. The whistles are easy to play, with a bright and responsive sound that many professional musicians prefer. Our pennywhistles are played all around the world!
  • All models feature a curved wind-way which contributes to a rich, bright sound and easy overblowing into the higher octave.
  • Our Susato key system makes longer, lower voiced whistles playable without undue stretch and hand fatigue.
  • Oval tone holes are used where those are easier to cover than round holes.
  • Customers can purchase economical whistle sets by choosing one head section and multiple bodies.
  • Two piece models make transport and storage of longer, lower pitched whistles whistles easier.
  • Two piece models allow pitch adjustment by pulling the joint in or out.
  • Unlike metal whistles, ABS plastic does not conduct heat as fast as metal and maintains a more stable pitch with temperature changes.
  • ABS plastic is highly durable and impervious to moisture.
  • Serrated joints on Kelischek models retain joint grease much longer and allow for repeatable fine tuning changes.
  • The adjustable snap-on thumbrest can be moved to a preferred position for comfortable playing.